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Astronomy M.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

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Program
Award
M.S.
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: Programs Completion of the M.S. in astronomy requires 30 credits of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a minimum of 21 credits in course work. At least 15 credits must be at the 6000 level or above. The cumulative GPA for all courses applied towards a master’s degree must be 3.0 or higher
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194824
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194824_c716a67e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Requirements

0 items

    Take one course from the following

    Choose 1 of the following · Take one course from the following · 4 items
    1. PHYS 6410
      Electrodynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. PHYS 6510
      Quantum Mechanics I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. PHYS 6520
      Quantum Mechanics II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. PHYS 6590
      Statistical Mechanics
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Eight credits from the following

    6 items
    1. ASTR 4120
      Observational Astronomy
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. ASTR 4220
      Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. ASTR 4240
      General Relativity
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. ASTR 4510
      Origin of Life: A Cosmic Perspective
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. ASTR 6940
      Independent Study in Astronomy and Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. ASTR 6960
      Special Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    A 6 to 9 credit Thesis or Multiple-Semester Project

    1 item
    1. ASTR 6970
      Professional Project Credit Hours:
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, catalog Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.rpi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=10133&returnto=938. Captured page pages/0181.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.